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What have the Scottish government said?

A Scottish Government statement said: “This is standard procedure for a confirmed case of classical BSE, which does not represent a threat to human health."

“The Animal Health Agency (APHA) is investigating the source of the outbreak.

“The case was identified as a result of strict control measures we have in place.

“It did not enter the human food chain and Food Standards Scotland have confirmed there is no risk to human health as a result of this isolated case.”

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “Following confirmation of a case of classical BSE in Aberdeenshire, I have activated the Scottish Government’s response plan to protect our valuable farming industry, including establishing a precautionary movement ban being placed on the farm.

“While it is important to stress that this is standard procedure until we have a clear understanding of the diseases origin, this is further proof that our surveillance system for detecting this type of disease is working.

“Be assured that the Scottish Government and its partners stand ready to respond to any further confirmed cases of the disease in Scotland.”